Ratzilla

Standard's Vice President Gil Bloom appears on "Ratzilla" A discovery Channel Tv Special. Heres the shows description "Rats - they're furry, filthy and deadly. Imagine encountering a rat the size of a dog. That's what's been sighted in New Jersey and Florida. Is this a mutant rat invading America? You may soon come face to face with a real RATZILLA!" Check here for showtimes.

Congratulations Gil Bloom

Standard congratulates its vice president Gil Bloom on receiving his ACE Certification. The Associate Certified Entomologist Program is rapidly becoming the industry-standard for professionalism and training. Gil's recent certification is consistent with Standards commitment to training and education in the field of structural pest management.

Pigeon Control: Before & After

Here is a before and after photo of a recent bird job.
Standard Performed:

• Removal of bird droppings and nesting material
  
• Cleaning and power washing
• Spray Painting of roll down gate box cover
• Installation of Bird Net, on the top and bottom of the sign
• Installation of Bird Spike on top of sign to prevent roosting

RATS. LET"S STOP THEM!

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
RATS. LET'S STOP THEM!
Rat Control Guidelines for Property Owners and Superintendents

This new pamphlet released by the city explains how you (the property owner) and the building superintendent, can create a rat hostile environment. Here are some key topics.

• Any portion of your property, in either public or private space, that is "conducive to feeding and habitation of rats" is a violation of the law. And each violation carries a penalty of $200 to $2000.
• The best way to exterminate them is to hire a licensed exterminator. If you do it yourself, read the label, never put down traps or poison where children or pets might reach them.
  

PREVENTING RATS ON YOUR PROPERTY

A Healthy Homes Guide to
Preventing Rats on Your Property
A Guide For Property Owners and Tenants

This new guide released by the city explains:

• How the Health Department Inspects for Rats
• How to Control Rats
  

PRACTICAL PEST CONTROL TIPS : SUMMER 2008 (part 2)

The following is a list of some practical steps from the STANDARD Pest Management experts that you can take to avoid unwanted and injurious pests from interfering with your summer fun.

• Trim trees so they do not touch your building. Many pests, especially ants, gain access this way.
• Seal up holes around pipes, cable entry points and remove lint accumulation from dryer flaps.
• Pest proof the base of all exterior doors especially the garage as it often provides pest harborage.
• Store refuse and recyclables away from the exterior as they can attract a number of pests.
• Keep firewood and debris away from the house and make sure it's up off the ground.

PRACTICAL PEST CONTROL TIPS : SUMMER 2008 (part 1)

The following is a list of some practical steps from the STANDARD Pest Management experts that you can take to avoid unwanted and injurious pests from interfering with your summer fun.

• Keep rain gutters clean and do not allow accumulation of leaves or water as both create conditions conducive to pests. The Culex "house mosquito"(which can transmit WNV) only requires an inch of water in which to breed. Check exterior weekly for any water accumulation.
  
• Bright lights attract night flying insects. For summer months, replace white exterior light bulbs with yellow bulbs (bug lights), especially those situated around entrances. Keep doors closed
• Screen windows to prevent flying insects like mosquitoes, bees and wasps from gaining access .
• Don't leave birdseed around feeders as they could attract mice, rats and other unwanted wildlife.

continued in part 2 next month.

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